NEWS ITEMS

​Gray's is always full of wonderful little surprises...I really enjoy going on buying trips to stock the shop with all the gifts and homeware- there are many different styles, materials and colours of the items that are on offer, so there's always something nice to buy, and I try to source items that are reasonably priced - you don't need to spend a fortune getting beautiful gifts for your friends and family! - Jude Newport

Gray's of Stalbridge opened in November of 2015 after the Family shop became vacant at the same time as I became redundant from my work - So I thought I'd have a go at running my own shop!The premises in Stalbridge High Street have been in my family for over 70 years. It started out as a butchers shop, run by my parents and I first worked there when I was 14 years old. When my parents retired the shop was rented out and has been used for many things, including a Hairdressers.Now it is my turn! I really enjoy going on buying trips to stock the shop with all the gifts and homeware- there are many different styles, materials and colours of the items that are on offer, so there's always something nice to buy, and I try to source items that are reasonably priced - you don't need to spend a fortune getting beautiful gifts for your friends and family!Since the shop has been open I have really enjoyed the social side of running the business- meeting and chatting to regular and new customers and the community spirit that flows from this. I now run regular craft workshops at Gray's, getting people together to learn something new and fun, always accompanied by Tea and my homemade cakes!And new for this year we will be having a 'Drop-in' coffee, tea and cake day, one Thursday a month from 9.00am to 1.00pm. Do come and join us for this and perhaps pop a few coins in the collection box for the charity we support - Retinitis Pigmentosa. You can find out more about this very worthwhile charity by clicking on the button below. I do hope to see you soon... Jude Newport